Community Connection Notices
Canadian Virtual University launched
When Canadian Virtual University-Université virtuelle
canadienne (CVU-UVC) opens its doors on September 29, its
students will point-and-click to get to campus, enroll in
programs, register for courses, and access services.
CVU-UVC is an innovative partnership of seven chartered
Canadian universities that have aligned their resources and
considerable on-line and distance education expertise to
offer Canadians more options when choosing what, where,
when, and how to complete a recognized university degree,
certificate, or diploma through distance education and the
Internet, in English and in French.
Partners Athabasca University, BC Open University, Brandon
University, Laurentian University, Royal Roads University,
The University of Manitoba, and University of Victoria will
offer students a choice of 1,500 university courses,
including 160 on-line courses, that can be combined to
complete 100 recognized university credentials without ever
stepping into a classroom.
Last year, these same universities received over 100,000
distance education course registrations.
"The number of people attracted by the flexibility of
on-line learning and university programs and courses that
meet their career needs continues to soar," says CVU-UVC and
Athabasca University president Dr. Dominique Abrioux.
"CVU-UVC grew out of a desire by the member institutions to
provide even greater flexibility and more choice in a way
that offers economies of scale to students, taxpayers, and
governments."
At www.cvu-uvc.ca, Canadians can access university programs,
courses, and a wide range of support services. They can
register on-line and arrange to transfer credits from one
member university to another easily and without hassle and
extra cost. There are no CVU-UVC fees; students pay the
normal fees set by each university. Residency requirements
are minimized, allowing adults who would like to earn a
degree to do so while maintaining work and family
commitments.
CVU-UVC does not grant degrees itself. Each student enrolls
in a degree or certificate program from one of the member
universities - which becomes the "home institution"--and
registers for appropriate courses offered by member
universities. Upon program completion, the home institution
grants the credential.
In the near future, the member universities plan to jointly
develop new programs that meet new needs. This will reduce
the costs of development and allow member universities to
focus on areas of expertise and rely on other members to
provide complementary programs.
Provincial and federal governments have assisted CVU-UVC in
getting off the ground. Alberta Learning has provided
funding to set up the administrative office, and Industry
Canada has supported the development of the website, which
opens to students September 29.
"Distance education operates internationally in a
deregulated marketplace where unknown entities complete with
established universities," says Dr. Jean Watters, president
of Laurentian University and member of the CVU-UVC board.
"CVU-UVC was created to offer Canadians a quality-guaranteed
education that results in a recognized credential from a
recognized university."
The number of programs and courses offered will grow as more
Canadian universities join CVU-UVC, and as new programs are
jointly developed by the member universities to meet the
changing needs of the Canadian marketplace. Other Canadian
universities who are committed to CVU-UVC's core principles
are eligible to become partners by adding at least one
complementary program that will be delivered through
distance education.
CVU-UVC welcomes anyone 18 years or older, regardless of
location, and is open to learners in Canada and around the
world.
For interviews, photos, or more information, please contact:
Vicky Busch, executive director
Tel: (780) 675-6791
http://www.cvu-uvc.ca
Brenau University OFFERS NEW ONLINE MBA degree
(770) 534-6169
Visit our web site at www.brenau.edu
The NEW Accelerated MBA Online Program in Leadership Development
meets the needs of working men and women who want a quality
MBA. Reach your professional goals with the convenience of
anytime/anywhere delivery--at home, at the office or on the
road.
* Get started with a compressed, accelerated business
"foundations" course for non-business majors or those whose
business degree is more than ten years old.
* This 10-course, 30-hour degree MBA program can be
completed online in four semesters.
* Develop individual leadership skills including
effective team participation, persuasive leadership, and
conflict management.
* Network with professionals in a cohort program.
* Work as a team member on group projects and
presentations.
* Small classes emphasize individual attention.
* We provide convenient Internet access to multiple
business information resources.
* Faculty have both academic credentials and real
world experience.
http://www.brenau.edu
My web site is the Canadian Home Based Learning Resource Page . One
of the contributors to my site has just opened what I believe is the first
(and only) virtual school offering courses specifically for homeschool
parents . The Virtual Learning Academy includes a free Sample course:
Should I Homeschool? CHBRP has recently added some free on-line
demos that may also be of interest.
Virtual Learning Academy
http://www.virtual-learning.ab.ca/
Canadian Home Based Learning Resource Page
http://www.flora.org/homeschool-ca/
Bellevue University
Bachelor of Science degree in E Business
http://www.bellevue.edu
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Bellevue University will offer a Bachelor of Science degree in E
Business beginning October , 2000. This accelerated degree completion
program is a 36-credit hour, 48-week program. The courses will cover many
topics related to E Business including E commerce technology, Internet
marketing, computer security, electronic payment systems, competitive
strategies, Java and object oriented programming, emerging technologies,
and legal and ethical issues, as well as a capstone project enabling
students to set up their own web business.
Bellevue University's College of Distributed Learning offers
undergraduate degree completion programs in Management Information
Systems, Business Information Systems, Management, Global Business
Management, and Criminal Justice Administration. Graduate degree programs
include a Masters of Business Administration and a Masters of Arts in
Leadership.
http://www.bellevue.edu
Call for Articles:
The Online Journal of Distance Learning Administration is a
peer-reviewed quarterly publication that includes information of
specific importance to distance learning administrators, including
cost-benefit analysis, program marketing, competition & collaboration,
faculty training, student support, technophobia, supervision, and
evaluation. The journal resides online at
http://www.westga.edu/~distance/jmain11.html
Targeted Readership:
Distance Learning Directors, Managers, Administrators, Trainers, etc.
Article Submission:
Original articles up to 6500 word required. We welcome practical
distance education management ideas as well as more theoretical works.
Articles will be reviewed by two or three persons with expertise in the
area.
Authors retain copyright.
Deadline for Submissions:
Summer: May 1
Fall: August 1
Winter: November 1
Spring: February 1
Submit articles by e-mail in WordPerfect or Microsoft Word to
jgubbins@westga.edu. Please send all figures in
.JPEG or .GIF format.
Published by:
The State University of West Georgia
Distance Education Center
Carrollton, Goergia 30118
Janet P. Gubbins
Distance Education Specialist
State University of West Georgia
Carrollton, Georgia 30118
Phone: (770) 836-4647
Fax: (770) 836-4666
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